forums.rs

Forums

The net is closing in Thread is locked

Quick find code: 366-367-206-66046266

of 99
Dilbert2001
Jun Member 2006

Dilbert2001

Posts: 30,176 Sapphire Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
CuddleBucket said :
So............ does that mean soon?
Or not sure?

Both bills (HB 2720 and SB 6568) have gained bipartan support, passed the hearing on Jan 28, and are progressing In Committee now, unlike all those failed loot box and anti-MTX bills OP referred to.

https://www.geekwire.com/2020/washington-state-considers-legislation-protect-gaming-apps-gambling-lawsuits/

07-Feb-2020 18:17:26 - Last edited on 07-Feb-2020 18:21:56 by Dilbert2001

Dilbert2001
Jun Member 2006

Dilbert2001

Posts: 30,176 Sapphire Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
"On Wednesday 12 February 2020, the UK Government announced that new powers will be given to watchdog Ofcom to force social media firms to act over harmful content online.

Ofcom already regulates television and radio broadcasters, including the BBC, and deals with complaints about them. Ofcom will now be granted extended powers to make technology companies responsible for protecting adults and children from harmful content, including violence, terrorism, cyber-bullying and child abuse. They will also be expected to “minimize the risks” of harmful content appearing at all.

This is the Government’s first response to the Online Harms consultation 2019. The Government will set the direction of the policy, but will give Ofcom the freedom to devise and adapt the details so that they can tackle emerging threats without requiring new legislation."


https://tiga.org/news/regulator-ofcom-to-have-more-powers-over-uk-social-media

OK. The net is closing in on all online harms as many of users on this thread wished. Now that Ofcom (Office of Communication) is officially appointed by the UK Government to spearhead the Duty of Care initiative. We can expect Ofcom to regulate online games with the standard they imposed on TV, radio programs and other entertainment and communication content... but this highly likely means nothing on MTX content as they can't regulate entertainment content. BTW, Ofcom totally left out loot boxes and MTX in their comments.

18-Feb-2020 01:31:22

The contents of this message have been hidden.

18-Jun-2020 11:00:22

The contents of this message have been hidden.

18-Jun-2020 14:08:23

The contents of this message have been hidden.

18-Jun-2020 15:59:53

The contents of this message have been hidden.

18-Jun-2020 16:00:14

Ollie 2020

Ollie 2020

Posts: 4 Bronze Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Glad to see this thread is still going, thanks @I Lack Heart for bumping it. Wonder when, if anything, will ever make Jagex make Treasure Hunter less addictive. Personally, I can admit to spending hundreds, if not thousands back in 2016 so I could unlock all the lucky equipment, during the Wonderbar promotion: https://runescape.wiki/w/Wonderbar

I see that they've changed it now to Wonderbar II: https://runescape.wiki/w/Wonderbar_II

Just in case anyone didn't know, lucky equipment isn't worth spending money on keys to try and get. Personally, would rather see a promotion which lets us choose what we want, whether exp, cosmetics, or money. Personally, if you want gp, I recommend buying bonds. At least with that, you know what you have to pay to get x gp.

18-Jun-2020 20:44:23

youreuptight
Nov Member 2019

youreuptight

Posts: 393 Silver Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
I'm neutral on Treasure Hunter, I don't think it totally kills the game off but at the same time I think it is something that should regulated so that it doesn't become the game in itself, I had an account from 2004-2009/10 and remember when the Squeal of Fortune was added and since coming back to RS recently I think the Treasure Hunter system in itself works a lot better than the Squeal of Fortune did. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Where there's fire, there's Bluewalker25.

21-Jun-2020 18:22:23

Quick find code: 366-367-206-66046266 Back to Top